21 Stunning Photos of Isolated Tribes From All Around The Globe

"Homage to Humanity" is photographer Jimmy Nelson's most recent published project and it is his second major work. Nelson tackled the challenge of visiting over 30 different indigenous cultures that span five different continents.

In Nelson's first book, "Before They Pass Away", he compiled a collection of pictures of 30+ vanishing tribes from all around the planet.

This project has been described as very similar, but this time the photographer expanded and added travel journals, maps, local information, and personal interviews.

He shifted his focus from the objects he captures to the actual journey itself. In most of his work, Nelson explores the idea of reconnecting to our roots and humanity.

Nelson believes that indigenous people play an vital role in how we perceive of ourselves as human beings. They are connected to a deeper meaning we have lost in this modern day and age.

This why Nelson is inviting everybody to join the global discussion on cultural identity.

Nelson will also be releasing a movie featuring 1500 photos, "all stitched together into one amazing journey across the cradle of human culture."

If you're interested in learning more about Jimmy Nelson and his art projects you can find more information on his website: jimmynelson.com

21 Stunning Photos of Isolated Tribes From All Around The Globe

Hakamou'i, Ua Pou, Marguesas Islands, French Polynesia

Yang Shuo Cormorants, China

Samburu Tribe, Kenya

Mask Dancers, Paro, Bhutan

Perak Women, Thikse Monastery, Ladakh, India

Vaioa River, Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Khoyor Tolgoi Hill, Altan Tsogts County Bayan Ulgii Provence, Mongolia

Huli Wigmen, Ambua Falls, Tari Valley, Papua New Guinea

Tarangire, Rift Escarpment, Tanzania

Ni Vanuatu Men Rah Lava Island, Torba Province Vanuatu Islands

Ganges, Haridwar, India

Ndoto Mountain Range, Kenya

Angge Village, Upper Mustang Nepal

Te Aroha Mikaka & Sky Bay Of Islands, Haruru Falls, North Island, New Zealand

Likekaipia Tribe Ponowi Village, Jalibu Mountains, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Uramana Clan, Amuioan, Tufi, Papua New Guinea

Miao Village, Liu Pan Shui, Gui Zhou, China

Paro Pass, Bhutan

Mount Bosavi Waterfall, Papua New Guinea

Korcho Village, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Lake Argentino / Cerro Christal On Horizon Patagonia, Argentina

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